Description
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a symbol of German Luftwaffe air power. This aircraft belonged to the first generation of 30s highspeed fighter-monoplanes, and late versions were produced to the end of WWII.
The modification Bf 10 9E has appeared in 1938. Bf 109E-3 became first mass-produced German fighters. They took part in Polish, Norwegian and French campaigns in 1939-1940. During Battle of Britain (August-October 1940) Bf 109E-4 fighters entered service. They main difference was the new canopy with armored windscreen. Bf 109E-7/Trop had special tropical equipment.
Bf 109E participated in air battles over Balkans, North Africa and in the Soviet-German front in 1941.
Kit Features:
- SCALE : 1:72
- TIME PERIOD : WW2
- MARKINGS : Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Hauptmann Hans von Hahn (34 victories), Gruppenkommandeur I./JG3, Colombert, August 1940. Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Oberleutnant Franz von Werra (21 victories), Gruppen-Adjutant II./JG3, Samer, August 1940.
- MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH) : 122 x 137 mm
- BOX SIZE : 247 x 183 x 33 mm
- NUMBER OF DETAILS : 44
